Ground Training Instructor
Posted 78 days ago
Ground Training Instructor
Posted 78 days ago
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Date Posted
June 23, 2026
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Location
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Job Category
Airline Instructor Other Aviation Roles
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Job Type
Full Time
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Job Title
Instructor
Description
Position Summary
The Ground Training Instructor is responsible for conducting ground school modules, recurrent ground school training, and basic indoctrination training for flight operations personnel. This position supports pilot training programs through classroom instruction, curriculum development, regulatory compliance, and training administration.
Responsibilities
• Plan and schedule ground instruction activities.
• Develop and revise printed and electronic training courseware.
• Teach new curriculum and training modules as required.
• Ensure all training meets regulatory compliance standards.
• Support and communicate with students throughout training.
• Monitor student progress and provide additional training when needed.
• Publish and manage online testing and distance learning modules.
• Maintain operational effectiveness of training devices and equipment.
• Verify new hire pilot documentation and qualification requirements.
• Support company Safety Management System (SMS) initiatives.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.
Requirements
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• One to two years of experience as a flight instructor in simulator and/or aircraft operations.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Preferred Qualifications
• Previous airline pilot experience.
• Previous airline dispatcher experience.
• Associate’s Degree or Bachelor’s Degree.
• Adult learning classroom instructor experience.
Benefits
• Travel privileges on the American Airlines network.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Profit sharing opportunities.
• Bonus opportunities.
• Health insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Paid vacation.
• Family planning and fertility benefits.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Company-paid disability insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Virtual urgent care services.
Compensation
• Not specified.
Aircraft
• Not Specified
